Ever noticed a bump that sticks out of the base of your big toe? Chances are that you have a bunion. A bunion is caused by the misalignment of the big toe that results in a deformity of its joint. This condition forms a … Read more
Experiencing floaters or flashes of light in your field of vision? Chances are that you have a retinal detachment. It means your retina is pulled or lifted from its normal position. If not treated, such displacement can lead to blindness. Fortunately, you can fix … Read more
Do you have any problems with your jaws? A jaw defect may affect your speech, chewing functions, sleeping habits, long-term oral health, and aesthetic look. Jaw surgery, or the orthognathic surgery, is the operation that corrects your jaw and other related skeletal deformities. If … Read more
With the LASIK laser eye surgery, eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism would just be a thing of the past…if the price is right! Yes, despite the huge efforts to make the medical procedures affordable for all, sadly, that is not entirely … Read more
Aside from a normal beating heart, another equally important organ in the body that you need to keep functioning well is the brain. If the heart keeps you alive, the brain makes living a worthwhile journey. It works just like a computer which processes … Read more
Have you ever watched a basketball game where a player holds his knee while grimacing in pain? One of the most horrible things to witness is someone whose dreams and sports careers crumble before your eyes. To athletes, this is the scariest thing to … Read more
Botox or Botulinum Toxin is an injectable neurotoxin that relaxes the nerves and muscles to correct the wrinkles, crow’s feet, the frown lines and even hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). The current popular and leading brand of the injectable is the Botox Cosmetic, manufactured and regulated … Read more
When you develop various symptoms like unexplained headaches, ringing ears, sinus problems, and sleep issues but your trip to the doctor produces nothing but an assurance that you are in the pink of health, wouldn’t it sound encouraging? It is supposed to. But you … Read more
When parents would move heaven and earth to have their children get rid of congenital “elf ears” to save them from bullying in the future, there are those who would actually move theirs to have them. Yes, we are talking about you, Lord of … Read more
We often wonder if all lazy eyes are the same. But actually, there are two types of lazy eye conditions that we see around but they can be two completely different things, or at least their cause but they can sometimes be connected; the … Read more